misterearl wrote:Translation: Lebron needs to find something to rationalize his fear of the bright lights of Btoadway

I know, blame the presentation

hilarious

Maybe he saw how Isiah Thomas handled it--with a suicide attempt

Lebron, take your handlers and go home to Momma. And Delonte.

Paladin55 wrote:

eViL wrote:http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67770/20100702/knicks_deny_theyre_out_of_lebron_hunt_suggest_ulterior_motives/

Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports went on the air with Michael Kay on ESPN Radio to discuss points he made in a story Wojnarowski published Friday.

In that story, Wojnarowski wrote that the Knicks had been virtually eliminated from the race to sign LeBron James and that he and his camp were unimpressed with New York's presentation.

Shortly after the segment with Wojnarowski, a representative of the Knicks called Kay to refute the Wojnarowski story and the claims made by his sources. Further the Knicks suggested that someone may be attempting to undermine their chances to sign James. The team insisted that its presentation to James on Thursday was successful and apparently well received.

There have been rumblings in recent days that those closest to James are concerned about him playing for the Knicks and what implications there might be for the power balance around the superstar. There have been some indications that Maverick Carter, James' closest friend, is opposed to a move to the Knicks.

However, it is unclear who Wojnarowski is referring to since he cites only "sources" but does not indicate their position in relation to James or their particular knowledge of James' reactions to the presentations he received.

Via RealGM Staff Report (via ESPN Radio)

If you want to read into things, and believe this comment, you can say that perhaps LeBron's pro-NY sentiments are worrying certain people and they are attempting change things through leaks and lies.

Mike D'antoni is not a salesman. Donnie being in a wheelchair probably looked weird and weak. James dolan probably looked like a slob.

Houston probably did not say much.

Above all, it's been said Mav Carter does not want to lose his grip on his goose that lays golden eggs (Lebron) and Mav Carter feels this would happen if this move to NY was made. NYKs should have known this and assured Mav Carter a spot in the organization. Special assistant/consultant to the president and director of player relations. Who cares what Mav Carter would have been. Allay the man's fears. Get lebron to sign on the line.

Basically, the knicks needed to run interference on the hangers on in Lebron's ear.

Now word is being leaked that Wade and Lebron might go to chicago with derek rose? Please, there wont be enough basketballs for the three of them.

BRIGGS wrote:

Paladin55 wrote:

eViL wrote:http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67770/20100702/knicks_deny_theyre_out_of_lebron_hunt_suggest_ulterior_motives/

Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports went on the air with Michael Kay on ESPN Radio to discuss points he made in a story Wojnarowski published Friday.

In that story, Wojnarowski wrote that the Knicks had been virtually eliminated from the race to sign LeBron James and that he and his camp were unimpressed with New York's presentation.

Shortly after the segment with Wojnarowski, a representative of the Knicks called Kay to refute the Wojnarowski story and the claims made by his sources. Further the Knicks suggested that someone may be attempting to undermine their chances to sign James. The team insisted that its presentation to James on Thursday was successful and apparently well received.

There have been rumblings in recent days that those closest to James are concerned about him playing for the Knicks and what implications there might be for the power balance around the superstar. There have been some indications that Maverick Carter, James' closest friend, is opposed to a move to the Knicks.

However, it is unclear who Wojnarowski is referring to since he cites only "sources" but does not indicate their position in relation to James or their particular knowledge of James' reactions to the presentations he received.

Via RealGM Staff Report (via ESPN Radio)

If you want to read into things, and believe this comment, you can say that perhaps LeBron's pro-NY sentiments are worrying certain people and they are attempting change things through leaks and lies.

If the Knicks were confident--why are they crying to the media that someone is out to get them? Some poker face champ:)

I think the idea that someone in the James' camp is doing some leaking seems very possible.

Also heard one reporter say that there are some in his camp who may not want to go to cities like NYC of Chi because they will go from being princes in Cleveland to common celebs in a big city, especially NYC.

Have a nice holiday weekend

Lebron knows what he is ready to handle

New York ain't for everybody

Just ask Mike Torrez, Charles Oakley or Randy Johnson

this seems to be a followup to the link previous posted.

Knicks Dispute They're Out Of LeBron Hunt, Suggest Ulterior Motives

Jul 02, 2010 7:22 PM EST

Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports went on the air with Michael Kay on ESPN Radio to discuss points he made in a story Wojnarowski published Friday.

In that story, Wojnarowski wrote that the Knicks had been virtually eliminated from the race to sign LeBron James and that he was unimpressed with New York's presentation to him Thursday.

Shortly after the segment with Wojnarowski, a representative of the Knicks called Kay to refute the Wojnarowski story and the claims made by his sources. Further, the Knicks suggested that someone may be attempting to undermine their chances to sign James. The team stated that its presentation to James was successful and apparently well received.

Wojnarowski also includes claims that James was turned off by Donnie Walsh's need to use a wheelchair due to a neck ailment, and that James was similarly deflated by owner James Dolan's appearance.

There have been rumblings in recent days that those closest to James are concerned about him playing for the Knicks and what implications that might hold for the power balance around the superstar. There have been some indications that Maverick Carter, James' closest friend, is opposed to a move to the Knicks.

However, the status of Wojnarowski's anonymous sources is unclear since he only generically cites "sources" but does not indicate their position in relation to James, or their particular knowledge of James' reactions to the presentation from New York.

That first bolded part is hard for me to believe and kinda throws the whole report into question.

Second part about sources also leaves a lot of questions to be asked.

The Bulls must make a strong case to James on Saturday to get him to take what would be $30 million less than the Cavaliers could offer. Sources say one team that all but eliminated itself with James in the presentation process was the New York Knicks. James met with the organization on Friday and his inner-circle has described New York’s presentation as lacking preparedness and organization. James’ camp also found it to be redundant to much of the New Jersey Nets’ far sharper, edgier presentation on James’ earning power.

James hasn’t been convinced that he can overcome the $30 million difference between possible Cleveland and New York offers through endorsements and other streams of revenue. However, Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov’s vision of bulking up James’ international portfolio did resonate with him, and the Nets vision of using Brooklyn and the owner’s international muscle does appeal to him.

Sources say that James is dubious his mere presence on the Knicks will be worth that much more to him in endorsements. The appearance of Knicks GM Donnie Walsh in a wheelchair due to a neck problem and the frumpy, unimpressive Jim Dolan didn’t provide James with an image of vibrancy.